# Iconic Cartoons as Astronauts Mickey Mouse & Donald Duck Get Rocketman Remixes from Medicom By Michael Hines | Published 2010-04-23 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mickey-mouse-donald-duck References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2010/04/18/mickey-mouse-and-donald-duck-astronaut-versions-by-medicom/mickey-mouse-donald-duck-astronaut-toys-front/) & [medicomtoy.co.jp](http://www.medicomtoy.co.jp/index.html) Mickey Mouse & Donald Duck are finally getting real jobs. Gone are the days of driving a steam boat and babysitting nephews--these guys have moved up in the world. Mickey Mouse & Donald Duck are becoming astronauts, thanks to [Medicom](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-hole-1). I can remember being a child and looking up to these two cartoons as idols. The only problem was, they didn't work. I can't remember either of these two doing an honest day's work once. Now that they are astronauts, children will aspire to do something with their lives. These toys will make the world a better place. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Character-based Merchandise:** Creating merchandise featuring iconic characters in unique professions opens up opportunities for new product lines and target markets. - **Career Inspiration:** Using beloved characters to portray different professions can inspire young minds and encourage them to imagine their future career paths. - **Nostalgic Revivals:** Reimagining classic cartoons in fresh and unexpected ways taps into people's nostalgia while offering a modern twist. ### Where This Applies - **Toy Manufacturing:** Toy manufacturers can leverage iconic cartoons as astronauts to create a new line of collectible toys, targeting both children and nostalgic adults. - **Entertainment Licensing:** Entertainment companies can license the use of beloved cartoon characters in various professions, expanding their revenue streams through merchandise and collaborations. - **Education and Career Development:** Educational institutions and career development programs can incorporate character-driven career inspiration materials to engage and motivate young learners. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Reimagined Beloved Character Comics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marvel-and-disney.md) - [NFT-Enabled Cartoon Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cryptoys-1.md) - [Cartoon Mouse Carrying Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loungefly-1.md) - [Cartoon Duck-Inspired Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-x-karl-lagerfeld.md) - [Fluffy Plush Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urupocha-chan.md) - [Global Holiday Giving Journeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-ultimate-toy-drive.md) - [Cartoon Eating Challenges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-ones-episodes.md) - [Back-To-School Disney-Inspired Fashion Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forever-21-x-disney.md) - [Playful Scooter Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-x-vespa.md)